During the conversation, Putin emphasized that North Korean special forces took part in war in the Kurski District in the western part of Russia on the initiative of Kim Dzon Una and “in full consent with the agreement” between countries, between the countries – says the InterFAX agency.
The President of Russia also expressed gratitude that the Korean army supported Russia on the front. – I would like to point out that we will never forget the victims of your armed forces and your soldiers' families. On behalf of the Russian people, I would like to thank you for participating in a joint fight with modern neonazism. Please convey the best words of thanks to the whole Korean nation – said Putin.
Korean army in Russia
Last year, Kim Dzon Un decided to send over 10,000 to the Russian front. Korean soldiers. They were to focus on increasing the infantry line in the Kurska region – the South Korean authorities reported. However, this information was not confirmed by Putin nor Kim Dzon Un.
South Korea authorities at the end of April this year, citing intelligence, that about 600 North Korea citizens had already killed in the war against Ukraine. According to information provided on September 2, this number increased to about 2,000. deceased soldiers.
